Earths Layers

Front

Layer of molten iron and nickel that surrounds the inner core

Back

Outer core

Front

Thickest layer of Earth

Back

Mantle

Front

Movement of a fluid caused by differences in temperature; transfers thermal energy from one part of the fluid to another

Back

Convection Current

Front

The layer of rock that forms Earth's outer surface

Back

Crust

Front

Dense sphere of solid iron and nickel at Earth's center

Back

Inner core

Front

The solid, innermost layer of Earth

Back

Inner core

Front

The layer between the crust and the outer core

Back

Mantle

Front

The process by which heat is transferred through direct contact

Back

Conduction

Front

The outermost layer of Earth, where we live

Back

Crust

Front

The layer of Earth that is liquid and surrounds the inner core

Back

Outer core